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Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)

Allows eligible juniors and seniors in Minnesota schools to register for postsecondary course work.

The Post Secondary Enrollment Options Act (PSEOA) allows eligible juniors and seniors in Minnesota schools to register for postsecondary course work with tuition, books, and some fees paid by the Minnesota Department of Education.

The PSEO Program, a division of UMD Continuing Education Credit and Noncredit Programs, was developed to aid high school students in their transition to University life. We help students select proper courses and make referrals to other UMD departments and services when appropriate.

Eligibility

Students must be in the top 20% of their high school class with at least a GPA of 3.5. Home schooled students are admitted on a probationary status.

Students must be a resident of the State of Minnesota. Foreign exchange students are not eligible to participate.

 

How to Apply

• Schedule an appointment with your high school counselor to discuss the suitability of participation in this program.
  
  
• Complete and submit:
  
  1. University of Minnesota Duluth PSEO application
     (you may download in pdf format )
     
  2. Department of Education Notice of Student Registration form; sections 1 and 2
     (you may download in pdf format )
     
  3. Balance Sheet
     (you may download in pdf format )
     
  4. Official transcripts from your high school and any Universities/Colleges you have attended.
     
     
• All materials must be submitted or postmarked on or before the application deadline in order to be considered complete and on-time.
  
  
• Fall deadline is June 1.
• Spring deadline is December 1.
  
  
• If any part is received or completed after the postmark deadline, your application will not be considered.
  
  
• Mail your completed application materials to the following address. Please note: faxed applications will not be accepted. To expedite your application, please do not send it to the Admissions Office.

PSEO Program
University of Minnesota Duluth
Continuing Education
104 Darland Administration Building
1049 University Drive
Duluth, Minnesota 55812 3011

• The PSEO staff reviews applications; and while we may consult with high school counselors, the decision to admit is made solely by the postsecondary institution.
  
  
• Applications are evaluated based upon high school GPA, class rank, college aptitude test scores (when available).
  
  
• We encourage all motivated students to apply, but students should explore alternative colleges or universities if not accepted to UMD.
  
  
• Students will be notified by mail whether they have been accepted or not.
  
  
• Information regarding orientation and registration is sent to those accepted.
  
  
• Registration and advisement will take place at orientation.

PSEO Orientation

 

Access the PSEO Moodle page.

 

Course Load: Students may attend UMD part time and continue with courses at their high school, or they may attend UMD full time. If a high school has six class sessions a day a students may take four at their high school and two at UMD. Four semester credits at UMD shall equate to one year of a high school courses. Full-time students may take from 12 – 15 credits in their first semester of registration; with exemplary performance in the program, this may increase to 16 or 17 credits for returning seniors only. College credit taken while in high school often doubles the students’ education progress, since credits may be counted toward both high school and college graduation.

Continuing in the Program: A junior in high school may participate in the PSEO program for two years as long as they continue to be in the top 20% of their high school class and have an overall GPA of 2.5 after each semester of participation. If a student does not do well during their junior year participating during their senior year is not guaranteed.

Continuation in the PSEO program is dependent on the student’s scholastic standing at UMD and includes coursework being taken at the high school. Poor academic performance may result in probationary status and eventual suspension. Students placed on probation will be required to reduce the number of attempted credits in the subsequent semester. Students who fail a course will be dismissed from the program. The PSEO director/counselor will check the mid term alert report but it is also the student’s responsibility to schedule an appointment with the PSEO counselor when encountering difficulties in a course or when considering dropping a course.

Subsequent Registrations: Each semester, returning PSEO students are required to submit a new Notice of Student Registration form, and an official, complete, up-to-date high school transcript by the deadline dates.

Orientation: Newly admitted PSEO students register for classes during their assigned orientation session. . The agenda includes an introduction to UMD and the PSEO program and campus tour.

Registration and Advisement: Registration for classes takes place at Orientation. Registration is allowed through the end of the second week of each semester.. All registrations are processed through the PSEO Counselor and CE Registration staff. Students may begin the PSEO program during either of our two academic semesters. PSEO is not offered during summer sessions.

Course Limitations:

• PSEO students may not take music lessons, studio art classes, some physical education courses, and other courses with high or hidden course fees.
  
• A math placement is required for all students who have not taken the ACT test. Schedule a math placement test by calling 218-726-7585.
  
• Economics classes have prerequisites of 15 credits.
  
• In addition, high school students may not participate in study abroad programs.

Student ID Cards: Student identification cards (U Cards) will be obtained at the PSEO Orientation/Registration meeting. PSEO students are not allowed to use their U Cards to charge items at the UMD bookstore.

Grades: Grades are posted approximately two weeks after the end of each semester. An unofficial transcript will be sent to the student and the high school counselor shortly thereafter. An incomplete in a course is unacceptable. Students may access grades online.

Transfer of Credits: The University of Minnesota requires students to submit transcripts of any previous college course work. These transcripts will be used for advisement to verify prerequisites for UMD courses. It is important that you send your transcripts from other colleges to the PSEO office or bring them to orientation with you.

Books: One week prior to the beginning of each semester students can pick up textbooks at UMD Campus Books. A listing of registered PSEO students and their classes will be at the Department Charge counter at the front of the bookstore. Students MUST return their books to the PSEO office by the last day of final exam week at UMD. If students do not return their textbooks, a hold will be placed on their records. Students and their high schools will not receive transcripts until the holds are removed.

Parking: Parking permits may be purchased f from the UMD Parking Services office on a first come first serve basis prior to fall semester just like every other UMD student. A few permits are available at the beginning of spring semester. See parking lot map: http://www.d.umn.edu/parking/lots.html Meters are also available on campus and free bus rides are offered by DTA with a U-card identification.

Housing: On-campus housing is not available to PSEO students. Information about available off-campus housing can be obtained from the Kirby Student Center website. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange housing.

Health Service: Students can elect to pay a fee to use the UMD Health Services facility. You will need your parent’s permission on a release form. http://www.d.umn.edu/hlthserv/

Recreational Sports Passes: In order to use these facilities, PSEO students are required to purchase a Rec Sports pass. Passes are $69 a semester.

Disability Services: Contact Disability Services and Resources. http://www.d.umn.edu/access/

 

Contact Us

The Continuing Education Student Support Services staff hope to make your experience with UMD a gratifying one. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information on the PSEO program, contact:

Suzan Gonia
phone: 218/726-8149
e-mail: sgonia1@d.umn.edu